JPH06156144A - Vehicle for displaying and transporting article - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a vehicle capable of maintaining excellent economy in space utilization by moving into a small space. CONSTITUTION: A vehicle for displaying and transporting articles of merchandise, suitable for moving to a limited space and suitable for transporting, displaying and demonstrating of the articles is provided with a displaying platform 1 provided with an undercarriage 2 for facilitating movement from one location to another. This platform 1 is provided with at least three castors 11 on its lower side. In order to lift the undercarriage clear of a floor or road surface, the undercarriage 2 and the castors 11 are relatively adjustable in a vertical direction to each other to move the platform to a desired position.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle and an article support structure used for displaying goods, for example, at an exhibition. The vehicle of the present invention is particularly suitable for simple transportation and preparation to a space assigned to a display of goods and having a certain size and shape, or a space having a space very close to another similar space. Such an array of spaces is what you see in so-called trade shows.

[0002]

Background of the Invention When participating in a trade show, counters, shelves, cabinets, etc. for display are made at a place away from the site of the trade show, and then assembled at the assigned site to prepare display of goods Is the general procedure.
Such a procedure is very inconvenient because the power wiring, water tubing and other necessary feeding equipment must be incorporated during assembly. After assembling, it is necessary to prepare the products for display, remove packing crates from the show grounds, and move them to invisible places. After the show is over, the procedure opposite to the display preparation is taken.

Such a procedure wastes working time and always carries the risk of damaging the goods. Therefore, the most rational procedure is desired. However, although the vehicle for displaying goods has been used in recent years, the use of such a vehicle is not appropriate because it is impossible to move a known vehicle that does not fit the size into a space with a limited size. It has a poor economic use of space. Furthermore, when a vehicle is arranged, a vehicle that can maximize the use of space is desired.

[0004]

2. Description of the Related Art An example of a known display device is a mobile carpet display center (MOBILE CARPET DISPLAY CENTR).
E), U.S. Pat. No. 4,048, Vehling, fW, issued Apr. 26, 1977.
No. 19,773. While this display device is certainly beneficial to use within the scope described in this patent, it cannot be moved to a tight spot, so it cannot be quickly moved at a trade show.

Similarly, another example of an inappropriate display device is a mobile outdoor display unit (MOBILE OUTDOOR DI
SPLAY UNIT), disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,692,350 of Radtke, CW, issued September 19, 1972, Nov. 1984.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,4890,866 issued by Komatsu, S on June 6, and a vehicle for display goods (VEHICLE FOR D
US Patent No. 2, to Ruthenburb, L, issued February 9, 1937, regarding ISPLAYING GOODS).
No. 069,852. The devices shown in these patents do not have requirements for movement. In addition, the known vehicles are not particularly suitable for maximum utilization of the allocated space.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is a primary object of the present invention to provide a mobile commodity display vehicle which can be moved in a narrow space and can maintain excellent economy of space utilization.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is that the display can be prepared almost completely apart from the display place, the display of the goods can be prepared and moved quickly, and the time and labor cost can be minimized. It is to provide an independent mobile display vehicle that can be used.

Yet another object is to provide a vehicle that is particularly suitable for utilizing the allocated space at the exhibition site.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION With respect to the present invention, a mobile display device comprises a trailer-type structure having a conventional undercarriage and a trailer tow. The display part of this device constitutes a trailer with a flat bed covered with tarpaulin and capable of transporting goods or is configured as a box-shaped main part, which is preferably a flat floor At least one box-shaped cover is provided on at least one side of the main part. The cover is hinged to one vertical edge at the end of a fixed structure or main part, about 1 outwards.
It can be opened by rotating it by 80 °. For example, it may be desirable to divide the cover into two halves and hinge each cover to each end of the main portion. Further, if the covers are provided on both sides of the main part, the display area can be increased so that a person can pass through, and the utilization of space can be maximized.

The fixed structure and cover can be provided with counters and shelves necessary for displaying products,
You can also incorporate the necessary piping and wiring. To improve the efficiency, benefit and ease of display setup, slotted components are secured to the box-shaped main part and the inner corners and inner periphery of the cover. While these slotted components are commercially beneficial, the outer surface facing the side of the slot has a cross-sectional shape suitable for corners and flat surfaces, resulting in support for hangers and shelves.
By inserting and fixing in the slot, the hanger, the bracket of the shelf, etc. can be arranged at an appropriate place.

The vehicle requires one or more connecting parts capable of supplying electric power and water on the spot, so that the goods to be displayed can be preliminarily installed at another place apart from each other.
As a result, the product can be displayed quickly when the cover is opened.

It is preferable to provide casters at each corner of the trailer portion in order to easily move the device in a narrow space. These casters can be adjusted vertically to raise the undercarriage away from the floor or road, so that the casters can support the weight of the entire device and move the vehicle in any direction. be able to. Further, when the vehicle is positioned at an appropriate place, the casters may be adjusted so that the undercarriage bears all or part of the vehicle weight.

Alternatively, in order to support the weight of the vehicle, the casters may be fixed at a predetermined position, or the lower traveling body may be moved up and down while the casters are fixed. It should be noted that it is desirable that each caster be configured to be vertically adjustable in order to perform horizontal adjustment at a predetermined location.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 show a vehicle for displaying and transporting articles according to the present invention, which comprises a flat bed (or platform) 1 having an undercarriage 2.
The undercarriage 2 is provided with wheels 3 and a trailer traction unit 4, which is preferably detachable and is used for mounting the vehicle on an automobile for moving between places. It is a thing.

In the illustrated vehicle, an expandable pipe or a hydraulic cylinder device (caster supporting portion) 10,
A caster 11 supported by 12 is provided, and the hydraulic cylinder devices 10 and 12 adjust the caster 11 downward as shown in FIG. A means is provided for keeping the wheels 3 of the undercarriage away from the surface, so that the whole vehicle can be delicately moved by the support of the casters in a limited space, for example in an exhibition space. . Although not shown, means for locking the wheels of the caster and the support members of the caster at a predetermined fixed position in the vertical direction so that they do not rotate or turn are provided. Further, the casters 11 may be slightly retracted so that a part of the weight of the unit is borne by the lower traveling body 2. Plus, if you want, Castor 11
May be used to make the flat bed 1 area of the vehicle horizontal.

The flat bed 1 has a side cover 5
A box-shaped main body 8 having a box shape is provided, and the cover 5 on this side is preferably configured in a box shape, but various practical structures are conceivable depending on the situation. Either the top side, the bottom side or both of the cover 5 may be omitted to make it easier to reach the inside of the vertical main panel. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, each cover 5 is hinged to a vertical end corner of the main body 8 via a hinge portion 9. Preferably, as shown in FIG. 3, two covers 5 of equal size are provided on each side of the main body 8.

As best shown in FIGS. 1, 4 and 5, the main body 8 is provided with a roof or topside 7. A longitudinally extending closing flap (strip-shaped top member) 6 is pivotally mounted below each top side 7 of the main body 8 and the outer side of the roof, and each closing flap 6 is rotated downward. Has a moving outer flange 6a (outer edge portion or bent portion),
The outer flange 6a partially overlaps the top edge of the cover 5. The closing flap 6 has two purposes, that is, a function of waterproofing the integrated cover 5 and a function of preventing the cover 5 from being opened unexpectedly when the cover 5 is closed.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 3 and 5, the caster support portion 12 (preferably a hydraulic cylinder device) is provided at each corner of the vehicle. The support portion 12 is provided with a telescopic portion 10, and the telescopic portion 10 is preferably fixed to a piston that slides in the cylinder device 12, and a caster 11 is provided at the lower end thereof. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the wheels 3 support the weight of the vehicle and move away from the floor or road surface.
, Thus enabling movement of the vehicle on the casters 11. If a display is required, each caster 11 can be adjusted to level the trailer.

In order to make it easier to make a wide selection of display arrangements and arrangements, the box 8 and the cover 5 are provided with their inner peripheral edges and their inner corners, as shown by the thick lines in FIG. A slot member (slotted component) 14 is provided. Each slot member 14 has a cross-sectional shape (quarter circular cross section) suitable for a corner as shown in FIG. 6 and a cross-sectional shape (local shape) suitable for a flat surface as shown in FIG. Circular), and
When installed so that the slots 15 face inward, each slot 15 provides an elongated slot into which a hanger or shelf bracket can be locked, allowing for various configurations. By using these facilities provided integrally with the box 8, it is possible for the exhibitor to freely exhibit. The box-shaped structure including the components can itself be appropriately removed from the trailer portion, and can form a transportable display container to form a separation unit.
It can be transported separately to a designated exhibition place.

The vehicle of the present invention shown here is a basic display vehicle. Therefore, shelves, light sources, power supplies, water sources, etc.
By optionally incorporating it into a box-shaped structure, it is possible to further facilitate the display of a specific product and to simply connect it to the connection portion of each specific supply source (power source or water source). For example, if the product distributor completes the vehicle, you can move it into the space allocated to the exhibition space and then connect it to a power source (power source or water source), saving time and effort. be able to. In addition, problems that occur during display preparation can be solved by arranging the supply source in advance. Since the exhibition space is standardized, the vehicle can be sized to make the most effective use of the space.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and for example, one side is provided for a side portion of a box-shaped structure.
More than one cover may be provided, and one side of the box may be closed to enhance the display effect by using the entire panel or the like. Further, the caster support may be adjusted manually or electrically. In addition, three or more moving casters may be provided so that the tow portion and the supporting tongs can be retracted into the bed of the vehicle.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a vehicle of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the vehicle shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a side view of what is shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the vehicle shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a rear view showing a state in which the weight of the vehicle of the present invention is supported by casters.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a slot member used in the vehicle of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the slot member used in the vehicle of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Bed (Platform) 2 Lower Traveling Body 5 Cover 6 Closing Flap (Top Member) 6a Outer Flange (Outer Edge, Bend) 8 Main Body 11 Caster 14 Slot Member 15 Slot

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A vehicle suitable for moving to a limited space, which is suitable for transporting, displaying and demonstrating goods and the like, including a display platform provided with a lower traveling body for easily moving between locations, This display platform is provided with three or more casters on the lower side, and the lower traveling unit and the casters vertically adjust each other in order to lift the lower traveling unit and separate it from the floor or the road surface. It is possible to move the platform to a desired position via the caster, and a vehicle for displaying and transporting goods. 2. The vehicle for displaying and transporting goods according to claim 1, wherein the casters are individually adjustable with respect to each other in order to make the platform horizontal. 3. The platform comprises a floor of a box having at least one open side, the box being provided with at least one horizontally swingable cover, the cover comprising: The display of goods according to claim 1, characterized in that it is hingedly connected to the box at a vertical corner of the box, and the opening side is shielded to open the cover for additional display area. And a transportation vehicle. 4. The cover is formed in the shape of a box with open sides, the open sides of the cover facing inward when the cover is closed, and the cover is its own. The display area is configured in the box and the cover, and these corners and their peripheral portions,
4. A vehicle for displaying and transporting goods according to claim 3, further comprising a slotted component for accommodating and fixing a hanger, a bracket of a shelf, etc., for facilitating the display of goods. 5. A strip-shaped top member extending in the longitudinal direction is disposed on a longitudinal edge of the box at the top of the cover above the cover, and the outer edge of the top member has the above-mentioned structure. Pivot downward to cover the outer top edge of the cover, the top member being hinged to the top side of the box at the longitudinal edge.
5. The vehicle for displaying and transporting goods according to claim 4, wherein the outer edge portion can be raised and lowered so as to allow opening and closing of a cover disposed thereunder. 6. A vehicle suitable for transporting, displaying, and demonstrating goods, comprising a trailer portion provided with a lower traveling body for easily moving between places, and at least three trailer portions are provided below the trailer portion. Is provided with a caster support that allows vertical adjustment of the casters, the caster support being configured to be adjustable to lift the undercarriage away from the floor or road, and via the caster. The commodity display and transport vehicle, wherein the trailer portion is completely stationary and the trailer portion is movable. 7. The trailer is provided with a box-shaped main body, and two box-shaped covers are provided on two side portions extending in the longitudinal direction of the main body, respectively.
The cover has open sides facing inward when closed, and is connected to a vertical corner edge of the main body by a vertically extending hinge device on one side of the cover, respectively. A configuration in which the cover can be opened by swinging in the horizontal direction so that the inside of the cover and the main body can be reached, and as a result, the products arranged in the main body and the cover are displayed. The vehicle for displaying and transporting goods according to claim 6, wherein. 8. A roof extending in a longitudinal direction is provided on a side portion of the main body part, and the roof has an outer edge portion that bends downward and covers the cover,
Preventing accidental opening of the cover and functioning as a waterproofing for the cover, the strip-shaped roof is hinged at the inner longitudinal edge of the roof and away from the upper part of the cover. The vehicle for displaying and transporting goods according to claim 7, wherein the bent portion of the roof is lifted to allow the cover to be opened. 9. The box-shaped structure and the cover are provided with these corners and slotted components at their peripheral portions, for facilitating display of products,
The vehicle for displaying and transporting goods according to claim 7, wherein the slot of the component has a structure suitable for firmly holding a hanger, a bracket of a shelf, and the like. 10. A movable structure for displaying merchandise, comprising a box-shaped main body having at least one open side,
A box-shaped cover hinged to open and close the open side of the main body, the open side of the cover facing inwardly when closed, the box-shaped main body and Slotted components are provided in the inner corner of the inner peripheral edge of the cover, and the slots face inward and receive and fix hangers, shelf brackets, etc. to facilitate display and support of the product. A structure for displaying and moving goods, comprising: